Where Joel Salatin Would Invest $1 Million in Agriculture

Joel Salatin explains why investing in farmland starts with understanding the farmer and the business behind the land. Joining Maggie Lake, the Polyface Farm owner explores why high food prices can coexist with struggling farms. Considering real assets for your portfolio? Request a complimentary, no-obligation portfolio review: https://bit.ly/4e9LsJV Salatin shares his views on food inflation, beef prices, agricultural subsidies and the pressures shaping farmland values. He discusses regenerative farming, leasing versus owning land, direct-to-consumer sales and where he would invest in agriculture, including processing facilities and businesses that connect farmers with customers. Chapters: 00:00 Joel Salatin: Farm Bankruptcies & Farmland Investing 00:56 Why American Farmers Are Struggling 02:56 Why High Beef Prices Aren't Helping Ranchers 04:42 Cattle Crisis: A Warning for U.S. Agriculture 08:52 Food Inflation: Temporary or Structural? 10:25 China, Soybean Exports & U.S. Food Security 12:51 How Government Subsidies Distort Agriculture 15:24 Why Farm Subsidies Inflate Farmland Prices 19:02 Farmland Prices, Interest Rates & Billionaires 21:49 Why Farmers Get So Little of Your Grocery Dollar 23:14 $30,000 vs. $800 Per Acre: The Economics of Farming 24:50 Farmland Investing: Wealth Preservation vs. Income 26:12 An Alternative 401(k): Investing Alongside Farmers 27:41 Converting Soybean Farms to Profitable Cattle Operations 32:29 Regenerative Agriculture & Lower Farming Costs 35:53 Meatpacking Giants, Monopolies & Government Regulation 40:18 Why Small Farms Struggle to Compete and Scale 43:33 Joel Salatin's Food Emancipation Plan 44:53 Where Joel Salatin Would Invest $1 Million 47:50 How Direct-to-Consumer Farming Is Changing Agriculture Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wCAfhgUdspxeMqyi6KZkb Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wealthion-be-financially-resilient/id1566889716 X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #PortfolioReview #InvestmentAdvice #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices